Carrier HUMCALBP Performance Series Bypass Humidifier

General Overview

Carrier HUMCALBP Performance Series Bypass Humidifier has an outdoor indoor relative humidity table on the humidistat. A good practice is to follow the recommendations on this chart. One can conclude that excessive relative humidity is present is water condenses on the windows in the interior side in the form of frost or fogging. Users of such humidifiers should keep in mind that if such a condensation is occurring on the windows of the device then similar condensation may occur in other regions of the home and this may possibly result in damage.

Manufacturer’s specifications

• Capacity: 18 gallons per day

• Dimensions: 15 ½ inches X 13 1/8 inches X 9 1/8 inches

• Thermoplastic Cover

• UV Resistant protection

Special features

• Humidistat, Thermidistat and HumidiTrac Control options

• Models available in small or huge capacity

• Attractive Cover

• Front access door

Warranty

The warranty of one year offered to Carrier HUMCALBP Performance Series Bypass Humidifier is not inclusive of labor or related expenses that have occurred for removing, repairing, diagnosing, handling, servicing, shipping or installing the replacement parts or defective parts.

The period of one year begins from the date of initial installation and it is warranted that the Carrier HUMCALBP Performance Series Bypass Humidifier is free from defects in workmanship and material under normal conditions of maintenance and use. In case of parts, there is a 5 year limited warranty.

Pros

• Moisture distribution is excellent

• Cover is durable

• Operation generates less noise

Cons

• Damage to property or injury to nearby persons may occur due to sudden operation

Overall review

If the Carrier HUMCALBP Performance Series Bypass Humidifier is to be given ratings for the energy efficiency, quiet level and moisture control, then this humidifier gets 7 out of 7 points in all these three aspects.

The technology that is used in the Carrier HUMCALBP Performance Series Bypass Humidifier is as follows – the evaporator pad is of expanded aluminum, the damper is built-in bypass, the airflow is bypass and water flow is drain through type.

The installation done in this humidifier is of horizontal, downflow and upflow varieties. When the fireplace is not being used, it must be ensured that the fireplace dampers are kept closed. The reason for advising so is that they offer a very good escape route for humidity as well as heat.

When the winter season is in progress, the relative humidity in the house can be determined by means of the humidistat. Initially, the dial is turned towards the lower setting and then the dial direction is reversed with slow speed till a click can be heard. When this point is reached, it is apt to read the relative humidity on the dial. The value on the dial would be a good approximation of the actual relative humidity in the living area.

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